Helicopter camera to detect frozen rail points
Herald Scotland - 5 hours ago
A HELICOPTER with thermal imaging equipment to detect frozen railway points is the latest weapon in the fight to keep Scotland's network running this winter. Network Rail will use the “flying eye” to pinpoint parts of the system so that engineers, ...
Network Rail calls up helicopter with thermal imaging camera to spot rail ...
Scottish Daily Record - 17 hours ago
A HELICOPTER is being used to scan the rail network for potential flashpoints in severe winter weather. Network Rail said thermal images taken from the air will identify areas where points heaters are not functioning properly. ...
New rail operations centre in York to boost jobs
BBC News - 20 hours ago
Network Rail wants to build the centre on disused land between York station and Holgate Bridge. The company said the centre would consolidate services already provided in several different locations but would create future jobs for the area. ...
Nasa space suit material to insulate Scottish rail gear
BBC News - 20 hours ago
Nasa-grade material used for astronauts' space suits will protect railway track equipment from freezing this winter, Network Rail has said. Insulating points machines in Scotland with the high-tech material is among new measures announced by the ...
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